God is a “whosoever” God and as followers of Christ we should be a “whosoever” people when it comes to loving, giving, sharing, and being a witness of His love. One of my favorite scriptures is John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that WHOSOEVER believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life… I am a whosever! And you can be a whosever too.
Agreement is a powerful thing. What you hear, you will have the opportunity to think about. What you think about, you will have the opportunity to believe. What you believe in your heart you will communicate with your mouth and what you communicate with your mouth will set the direction of your life. Nothing has entered your heart in belief that hasn’t first crossed your mind in thought.
You have a choice. You can read the temperature of the room or you can set the temperature of the room according to the power that works in you.
Jesus taught us how to pray. He said to pray like this: “Our Father which art in heaven hallowed be your name… your kingdom come your will be done in part as it is in heaven.” There is no suffering, separation, or sickness in heaven. There is also no envy, strife, or gossip… Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done in Earth as it is in Heaven!
The power of life and death are in the tongue. You have the power to frame your world through your words!
What you agree with you allow. The power of agreement is the most powerful spiritual attribute we have. What you agree with you will experience!
In Romans 8 Paul ends this powerful chapter by saying he is persuaded that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Here is how the word persuaded is defined in the greek: Persuade– g3982. πείθω peithō; a primary verb; to convince (by argument); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); to assent (to evidence or approve), to rely (by inward certainty): — agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax), trust, yield.
Paul is persuaded that nothing can separate us! Romans 8 is convincing enough in and of its self. Here are some highlights: There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do God did by sending His own Son. The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. For we were saved in this hope. Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all. It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither 1. death nor life, 2. nor angels nor principalities nor powers, 3. nor things present nor things to come, 4. nor height nor depth, 5. nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
After condensing thirty nine verses into the words above I want to look at v. 39. Paul says, “For I am persuaded that nether.” Neither means: that not one or not the other of two particular things. Paul is contrasting two extremes and he is persuaded because his comparison reveals the absolute. In other words: life and death and angels and demons and things that are happening, and things that are going to happen, and height and depth are all the absolute opposites and are extreme contrasts to one another in comparison. Paul is saying that life and death are extreme opposites and likewise with angels and demons, and today and tomorrow, and height and depth. He is saying that not one or not the other can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Nor anything in between! He is doing this through analogy and argument of contrast and is persuaded that neither can separate us.
Let’s look at the five comparisons in this *analogy– (*a comparison of two things): 1. Life can be frustrating and disappointing. Death can be somewhat dreadful because of the separation from loved ones and the unknown of eternity; but neither can separate you from the love of God. 2. Angels are powerful and do the work of God. Demons are evil and use fear and intimidation; but neither can separate you from the love of God. 3. Today (the things present) can offer its own challenges, and tomorrow (the things to come) can cause uncertainty; but neither can separate you from the love of God. 4. The highest height and the lowest depth are infinite and unknown; but neither can separate you from the love of God. Now Paul adds one more thing without comparison: 5. Any created thing. We humans are created in God’s image. Nothing that God has created, especially A PERSON can separate you from the love of God. People sometimes create are greatest problems. But nevertheless, NO ONE or NO THING can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus your Lord! Which brings me to my last point: Paul says, “In Christ Jesus our Lord.” If Jesus Christ is your Lord, He should be Lord of all, and if He is Lord of all, He is Lord over all! Therefore, He is Lord over anything that will try to come against you. Paul was persuaded by the personal evidence of his own experience. How about you?
Trust: belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, and etc.
-Webster
Trust: is believing God even when things don’t make sense from your limited perspective.
-Robert Alan Collins
“Anything or anyone you put your trust in more than you trust God can become an idol.”
Learn to Say, “I trust You, Jesus” in response to whatever happens.
“Stop waiting for things to make sense and trust He knows what’s best.”
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ROMANS 15 : 13
1. You Can Trust God Because He is God – Since God created all things, knows all things, see all things and can do anything about everything… I think it is safe to say, “you can trust Him.” He is Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient. God is Eternal, Immutable, Immanent, Transcedent and Self Existent. He is God! I think you should be able to trust Him.(sarcasm intended) He is, He was, and He always will be. He said, “let there be light” and there was. He created everything out of nothing and He continues to do the same today… He is God and you can trust Him!
2. You Can Trust God Because He is Love – The word tells is that God is love. It tells us He is eternal and never changing. The word is eternal truth. Therefore, since God is love, His love never changes. His love is unconditional and never wavers. Matthew tells us, “if our earthly fathers know how to give good gifts, how much more does our Heavenly Father know how to bless us with good gifts?” Whether it is the blessings of good gifts or it is discipline, or correction, you can trust God knows what is best for you. His love will never give up, never fail or never run out. You can trust that!
3. You Can Trust God Because He Sees the End From the Beginning and the Beginning From the End – The Bible tells us that God declares the end from the beginning and the beginning from the end. God goes out and starts with the end, where we start with the beginning. He then establishes our way and walks us through it by His grace and strength.He sees how it begins, and HE KNOWS HOW IT WILL END… you can trust Him!
4. You Can Trust God Because He Can See What You Can’t See – Perspective is everything. Sometimes from your vantage point life doesn’t make sense. You can’t always see how things will turn out. Now, for those of you who know me well, know that I am a NASCAR fan. Well, I have an analogy that I think will fit what I am talking about. In NASCAR the driver on the track has a limited view and a hindered perspective. However, he also has a spotter at the highest point above the track who can see everything all at once, as it is happening. The spotter see the wreck, the debris, and the spin-out, all before the driver does. He is able to help navigate the driver through the most difficult unseen circumstances, all because his perspective allows him to see the big picture. God sits high above all things. He can see what you can’t see, you can trust Him!
5. You Can Trust God Because He knows What You Don’t Know – There are some things you won’t know the answer to. There will be things you can’t explain. Nevertheless, God is NOT limited in any way. He knows all things. God doesn’t desire that you know all things, He desires that you trust. The word tell us that Jesus came to give us peace, not as the world gives but that only He can give. You can have peace that passes all understanding. Even when you don’t understand, you can have peace. Even when you don’t know, or you don’t understand, God does, and you can trust Him!
6. You Can Trust God Because He Can Do What You Can’t Do – No matter how strong or determined you are there will be situations where the strength of your capacity will be limited. I don’t believe you should set back and wait on God or anyone else for the matter, to do what you can do yourself. But, I also don’t believe you should exhaust yourself in doing that God desires to do for you, if you would just ask. There are many things you can do. There are however, some things you can’t do. God can do anything! Remember, “with God all things are possible.” Therefore, you can trust Him!
7. You Can Trust God Because He Always Knows What’s Best and You Don’t – There was a television show “back in the day” entitled, “Father Knows Best.” Now, I am a father, and a son, so I know from experience when it comes to earthly fathers this is not always the case. I also know my father knows better than me. We all learn through either our mentors or our mistakes. When Jesus was on the earth He said, “I only do and say what I hear my Father in heaven say to do.” Jesus is our example. If God wouldn’t say it, think it, or do it, you probably shouldn’t either. Your heavenly Father knows what is best, you can trust Him!
“Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the Lord our God.”
Psalm 20:7 NIRV
-David
You have a choice. You can Trust God or Take matters into your hands. David was known for several different things. He was know of course as a man after God’s own heart. He was also know for killing Goliath. (and of course there was Bathsheba). Anyway. David was a shepherd boy who had learned to trust God. He had been anointed king, while Saul was still reigning as king, and that was not heard of. Saul was angry and David’s popularity was gaining. That is, with everyone but Saul. David was a musician and so he knew when the crowd starts throwing things it’s time to leave. So he did. And while hiding out in a cave, Saul; the one who was throwing things trying to kill him decided to take a “potty break” so David snuck out, took his sword and cut the corner of Saul’s robe. He could have killed him but he didn’t. He could have taken matter into his own hands but he didn’t. He trusted the timing of God. David trusted God to deliver into his hands a lion and bear. He also trusted God when he faced Goliath. Every time you are faced with a situation you have a choice. You can take matters into your own hands or you can trust the timing of God. And the decision you make will tell the story of your life.
